An operations representative claiming international expertise in security, risk analysis, and related fields sought national interest waiver for EB-2. The AAO dismissed because he did not qualify as an advanced degree professional or individual of exceptional ability; he did not meet three of six regulatory criteria for exceptional ability.

A software developer and entrepreneur sought EB-2 classification as individual with exceptional ability or advanced degree, with national interest waiver. The AAO found the petitioner failed to establish exceptional ability and lacked an advanced degree equivalent; therefore ineligible for underlying classification and national interest waiver analysis was unnecessary.

Lawyer in Brazil sought EB-2 NIW to establish a consulting firm for U.S. banks entering Brazilian market. AAO held the proposed endeavor lacks national importance; industry reports and business plans fail to demonstrate specific prospective impact beyond individual clients or broader field implications.

An entrepreneur planning a trucking business sought EB-2 exceptional ability classification with a national interest waiver. The AAO agreed he met fewer than three initial criteria, due to insufficient evidence of experience, licensure, salary and membership. The waiver itself was not decided, so this is not a Dhanasar decision.